Herbal products are being increasingly used all over the world for preventive and
therapeutic purposes because of the belief of their safety. They have become an important …

Background The interaction between microorganisms and medicinal plants is a popular
topic. Previous studies consistently reported that microorganisms were mainly considered …

Beans are one of the most important cheap source of protein in developing countries.
However, their utilisation in the diets of many people remains limited due to long cooking …

Introduction Herbal medicine is a medical system based on the utilization of plants or plant
extracts for therapy. The continual increase in global consumption and the trade of herbal …

The main objective of the study is the estimation of elemental impurities in selected
packaged commercial fruit juices and fresh fruit juices available in Ahmedabad, Gujarat …

Background Antimicrobial resistance is swiftly increasing all over the world. In Africa, it
manifests more in pathogenic bacteria in form of antibiotic resistance (ABR). On this …

The global trend toward increased acceptability and use of complementary and alternative
medicines (CAMs), across all age groups, is well documented in the literature …

Consuming plant products containing potentially toxic elements can have adverse health
effects. This study aimed to assess the carcinogenic risks of lead, arsenic, and cadmium, as …

Products of natural origin have been used globally for centuries for food and medicine. In
recent years, consumption of herbal medicines, functional foods, cosmetics, and other non …

Arsenic (As) is one of the toxic contaminants in food and water. Excessive and long-term
exposure to As causes harmful effects on humans, like arsenicosis, which manifests in …